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Surgery for neck pain: Cervical Spine Fusion vs. Disc Replacement
Corey J. Wallach, MD, is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, board-certified in orthopaedic surgery. He serves as the medical director of the Inova Spine Program at Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. If you’ve experienced severe neck pain, you’re not alone. Up to 70% of Americans experience significant neck pain at some point.…
Read MoreAll five Inova hospitals earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for Fall 2023 is a national recognition for patient safety Fairfax, VA, November 6, 2023 – All five Inova hospitals earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to…
Read MoreInova Cares Clinic for Families and Inova Juniper Program open in Mt. Vernon
Fairfax, VA — Inova Health System celebrated the grand opening of the Inova Cares Clinic for Families (ICCF) located at 8101 Hinson Farm Road, in the Mt. Vernon region of Alexandria today. ICCF has had significant growth over the last decade, providing primary healthcare for families who are un- or underinsured across its seven community…
Read MoreSherry Goes from Spinal Cord Injury, Surgery and Rehabilitation to Full Recovery, Part 2
After a catastrophic accident in 2013 left her paralyzed from the neck down, Sherry Embrey beat the odds to walk again. In Part 2 of her story, we hear about her postsurgical journey back to full mobility. Read part 1. After recovering from surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital to repair her broken neck and relieve…
Read MoreInpatient Rehabilitation Empowers Melisa’s Stroke Recovery, Rekindling Her Passion for Salsa Dancing
Melisa Barbee and her spouse were traveling from Panama back to the United States in early January 2023, when she began to feel dizzy and short of breath. Mr. Barbee took her to Inova Emergency Room – HealthPlex Lorton, where she was soon diagnosed with pulmonary embolisms, cardiac arrests, and multiple strokes. The high quality…
Read MoreHow Does Dry Needling Help People Receiving Physical Therapy? And Other Frequently Asked Questions
Erica Hwang, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist in Inova Mount Vernon Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit. She is a certified dry needling specialist. From rehab centers to physical therapy clinics to spas, dry needling is the most sought-after specialty in the rehabilitation world because of its impact on a patient’s recovery journey. Erica answered top…
Read MoreBrian’s Story: Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury
Brian Washington enjoyed his “Fabulous Farewell” with his care team from Inova Mount Vernon Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation. Following an accident, Brian presented with weakness in all four limbs after suffering an incomplete spinal cord injury. He required significant assistance to complete dressing, sitting, standing and walking. Brian worked incredibly hard for weeks and can independently care…
Read MoreCelebrating the Heroes of Communication: The Crucial Role of Speech Pathologists
Speech Pathologists are the backbone to successful rehabilitation for those dealing with speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing due to strokes, brain injuries, and many other conditions. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, but we are recognizing the work and contributions of speech-language pathologists to our healthcare team today. Watch Allison Temple, a speech-language…
Read MoreAmerican Heart Association and American Stroke Association Recognizes Inova Hospitals for Excellence in Stroke Care
Fairfax, VA — The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) Get With The Guidelines ®-Stroke program has recognized all five Inova hospitals with Gold Plus awards for achieving excellence in stroke care, including: Stroke is the #5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs…
Read MoreInova Opens First Post-Acute Care Hospital in Region
Fairfax, VA – Inova is pleased to announce the opening of the new Inova Select Specialty Hospital in partnership with Select Medical. Located within Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, the new hospital celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 16 and will welcome the first patients May 23. The Specialty Hospital is the…
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